TRI Brands Acquires Jog-A-Lite Reflective
TRI Brands Inc., the exclusive distributors of Ronhill Apparel & Hilly Socks, announced the acquisition of Jog-A-Lite Reflective, the reflective vest and hi visibility accessory brand…
Spalding Signs Three Licensing Agreements
Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, signed three new licensing agreements that will place the Spalding trademark on baseball training materials, wastepaper basketball baskets and promotional branded bags…
Nike Announces Deal with IOC
Nike will become the official supplier of uniforms and product to International Olympic Committee members and staff from January 2013…
SIA Report Shows Women’s Snow Sports Sales Fell 3 Percent in 2012
Women's-specific sales of snow sports products were down 6 percent in units and 3 percent in dollars, bringing in over $973 million in 2012, according to the 2012 Women's Market Intelligence Report released this week by SnowSports Industries Ame
Ibex Outdoor to Outfit Telluride Ski Resort Staff
Beginning this Fall, Ibex Outdoor Clothing will be the official wool clothing sponsor of Telluride Ski Resort in Southwestern Colorado.
Wolverine Slashes Guidance on Europe Weakness
In releasing third-quarter results, Wolverine Worldwide Inc.'s management were dying to show off its new acquisition – Collective Brand’s Performance & Lifestyle Group (PLG) that includes the Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Stride Rite and Keds bran
Sporting and Leisure Stores Outperform in September
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales increased 0.8 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month in September and 3.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to estimates released Monday by the U.S. Department of Commerce. That comp
Longworth Industries Names Kendall Director of Sales
Longworth Industries hired Bill Kendall as director of sales for its Polarmax and AYG brands, effective Oct. 1.
Nike Opens First ‘Brand Experience’ Space In Latin America
Nike opened its first Brand Experience store in the heart of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, representing its first such store in Latin America…
Prince to Sponsor PowerShares Series
Prince Global Sports has signed a multi-year deal to become the official racket of the PowerShares Series, formerly known as the Champions Series…
NBA Plans Shopping, Dining Facility Outside Beijing
The National Basketball Association is building a facility near Beijing that will feature indoor courts, retail and dining, according to a report on Bloomberg News. The 12,000 square meter “NBA Center” will be constructed…
Antigua Extends Partnership with the Golf Channel Am Tour
The Antigua Group, Inc., the makers of Slazenger and Antigua golf apparel, announced a two-year extension of Antigua's partnership as the official apparel provider of the Golf Channel Am Tour, the world's largest amateur golf tour, through 2014.
Sierra Designs Hires Industry Veterans Jim Trombly and Martin Flora
Sierra Designs announced the recent hiring of Product Director Jim Trombly and Creative Director Martin Flora, the latest additions to its growing team…
Maverik/Cascade Join Forces with Total Lacrosse
Maverik Lacrosse and Cascade Lacrosse announced that they have joined forces with lacrosse retailer Total Lacrosse to provide brand new equipment to the Matthews-Dickey Boys Lacrosse team in the St. Louis metropolitan area…
Adidas to Sponsor Ricky Rubio
Adidas announced a long-term partnership with National Basketball Association (NBA) star Ricky Rubio…
